Kerala Blasters FC determined to stroll off the sector and forfeit their ISL play-off match towards Bengaluru FC in protest of Sunil Chhetri’s free-kick, one thing the ahead stated he has by no means seen in his lengthy profession.
I’ve by no means seen something like this in my 22 years of profession. This just isn’t the correct method to do it.
The controversial second got here when Chhetri took a fast free kick within the 97th minute after the sport had gone into additional time. The ball went into the purpose. When the referee awarded it as a legitimate attempt, the Kerala gamers have been incensed. They protested that they weren’t prepared and that they didn’t hear the referee’s whistle. Serbian coach Ivan Vukomanovic known as again his gamers
Bengaluru FC and Kerala have been deadlocked 0-0 after 90 minutes on the Kanteerava Stadium.
“I always ask the referee (if I can take the free-kick) because if he doesn’t allow, it won’t happen. It was a bitter-sweet moment. At first we thought whether the match would happen or not. But I am happy That we have reached the semi-finals. Can’t wait to face Mumbai. “The referee requested me if I needed a wall or a whistle. They at all times do. I stated that I are not looking for each the whistle and the wall.
Bengaluru will now tackle the reigning League Shield winners Mumbai City FC within the two-legged semi-finals on March 7 and 12.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
